TM 5-3895-373-20
B.
INSTALL.
Fuel is very flammable and can
explode easily. To avoid serious
injury or death:
Always wear safety glasses/goggles
at all times.
Keep fuel away from open flame or
any spark (ignition source).
Do not work on fuel system when
engine is hot; fuel can be ignited by a
hot engine.
Keep at least a B-C fire extinguisher
within easy reach when working with
fuel or on a fuel system.
Post signs that read "NO SMOKING
WITHIN 50 FEET" when working with
open fuel lines or fuel tanks.
1.
INSTALL FUEL LIFT PUMP, ENGINE FUEL
FILTER, AND FUEL INJECTION PUMP TUBES,
HOSES, AND ADAPTERS.
Thread locking compound solvent
can cause eye damage. Wear safety
goggles/glasses when using. Avoid
contact with eyes. If solvent contacts
eyes, flush eyes with water and get
immediate medical attention.
a.
Clean threads of screws with thread locking
compound solvent.
b.
Use cleaning cloths to wipe residue from threads
on all fuel hoses and adapters to be installed.
Pipe sealant and hydraulic fitting
sealant can cause eye damage or
skin irritation. Wash after skin
contact. Wear safety goggles/glasses
when using. Avoid contact with eyes
or skin. If sealant contacts eyes,
flush
eyes
with
water
and
get
immediate medical attention.
NOTE
Adapter pipe thread fittings are coded
P in the illustrations. P-coded fittings
require pipe sealant.
Adapter hose end fittings are coded H
and require hydraulic fitting sealant.
c.
Apply pipe fitting sealant to P-coded fittings and
adapters. Apply hydraulic fitting sealant to H-
coded fittings.
d.
Position adapters and fittings as shown in the
illustrations.
Thread locking compound can cause
eye
damage.
Wear
safety
goggles/glasses when using. Avoid
contact with eyes. If compound
contacts eyes, flush eyes with water
and get immediate medical attention.
e.
Apply thread locking compound to threads of
screws (21 and 24) prior to installing. Tighten
screws to 21 lb-ft (28 N•m).
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